Washington Colleges Partner to Build Architecture Program Pathway for Students

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Pullman and Kirkland, Wash. – Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), the
only public institute of technology in Washington state, and Washington State University (WSU) have signed an articulation agreement that will allow LWTech students in architectural technology to transfer directly to WSU’s undergraduate architectural studies program without having to apply as formal transfer
students.

LWTech prepares students with a combination of technical skills and design experience
to give them a solid foundation in architectural technology as they advance in their education. In coming up with the agreement, WSU and LWTech
faculty and administrators evaluated and identified commonalities in their programs
to facilitate direct transfers. This is the first such agreement between WSU and an
architecture studies program in Western Washington.

“Transfer opportunities that lead to advanced degrees and meaningful careers are at
the heart of our mission,” said Elliot Stern, vice president of instruction, Lake
Washington Institute of Technology. “LWTech has a long track record of successfully
preparing students for the workforce, and this articulation agreement will make it
that much easier for students to have a clearly identified pathway to a viable career
in architecture.”

“Both LWTech and WSU’s architectural and design programs have a long history of providing
graduates who have hands-on, practical skills and are well prepared when they enter
the workforce,” said Phil Gruen, director of the WSU School of Design and Construction. “We’re excited that our programs are working together to improve the educational
experience for our students.”

About Washington State University:

Washington State University conducts transformational research and provides world-class education to more than
27,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Founded in 1890 in Pullman,
it is Washington’s original land-grant university, with a mission of improving quality
of life.

About Lake Washington Institute of Technology

As the only public institute of technology in Washington state, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) a provides students with the latest cutting edge skills relevant to today’s workplace.
LWTech offers eight applied bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 associate degrees, and
more than 91 professional certificates in 42 areas of study, including STEM-focused
programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.